The nurse is teaching discipline strategies to the parents of a 14-year-old girl. Which topic is an example of positive reinforcement discipline?
A) Unplugging the DVD player for the weekend
B) Taking a chore away from her for a week
C) Having her clean up the kitchen for a week
D) Ignoring her request if she doesn't say "please"
Ans: B
Taking a chore away from the child for a week is an excellent way to reward her for positive behavior. Unplugging the DVD player, assigning an extra chore, and ignoring her until she uses good manners are not examples of positive reinforcement.
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